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Princess Cruises · Sapphire Princess

Australia & New Zealand

Oct 26, 2027 – Nov 10, 202715 nightsSydney to Auckland

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Melbourne

Australia

Day
3
Date
Oct 28, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Nestled in the heart of Victoria, Australia, Melbourne Cruise Port offers an exceptional experience for discerning travelers in search of pure luxury. Hailed as Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne emanates a unique charm with its eclectic mix of art, fashion, and gastronomy.

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sapphire Princess

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Deck plans

Sydney

Australia

Day
1
Date
Oct 26, 2027
Depart
4:00 PM

Sydney is the largest city on Cape Breton Island, which is linked by causeway to the rest of Nova Scotia. Sydney's attractions start at the harbor, where visitors can shop for locally made crafts and see the world's largest fiddle, which towers beside the port's cruise pavilion.

Hobart

Australia

Day
5
Date
Oct 30, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

New Zealand

Day
9
Date
Nov 3, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Christchurch (Lyttelton)

New Zealand

Day
10
Date
Nov 4, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Wellington

New Zealand

Day
11
Date
Nov 5, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Visually stunning, Wellington is nestled between a magnificent harbor and a natural amphitheatre of forest-clad hills. Its compact size, combined with cultural sophistication, makes it New Zealand's most inspiring urban destination.

Napier

New Zealand

Day
12
Date
Nov 6, 2027
Arrive
10:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

Napier sits midpoint along the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island within the famous Hawke's Bay wine region. An earthquake leveled the city in 1931, and the immediate reconstruction created one of the finest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world.

Bay of Islands

New Zealand

Day
14
Date
Nov 8, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
4:00 PM

Auckland

New Zealand

Day
16
Date
Nov 10, 2027
Arrive
6:30 AM

Auckland is one of the few cities in the world to have harbors on two separate bodies of water. The central part of urban Auckland covers a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbor on the Tasman Sea, and the Waitemata Harbor on the Pacific Ocean.

Suite

460–932 sq ft

Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Two Bedroom Family Suite

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms — connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Reserve Collection

323 sq ft

A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites — plus exclusive dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Reserve Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with no wait, additional menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations.

Mini-Suite

323 sq ft

From $3,974 per person

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

Balcony

214–222 sq ft

From $3,424 per person

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

Oceanview

146–206 sq ft

From $2,169 per person

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

Interior

158–162 sq ft

From $1,439 per person

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Length
15 nights
Departs
Oct 26, 2027, Sydney
Returns
Nov 10, 2027, Auckland
Ports of call
10
Days at sea
5
Ship
Sapphire Princess

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1Oct 26

    Sydney, Australia

    Depart 4:00 PM

    Embark

    Sydney, Nova Scotia
  2. Day 2Oct 27

    At sea

  3. Day 3Oct 28

    Melbourne, Australia

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

  4. Day 4Oct 29

    At sea

  5. Day 5Oct 30

    Hobart, Australia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Bruny Island neck beach near Hobart
  6. Day 6Oct 31

    At sea

  7. Day 7Nov 1

    At sea

  8. Day 8Nov 2

    Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising), New Zealand

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Scenic cruising

  9. Day 9Nov 3

    Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Taieri Gorge Railway train on a viaduct near Dunedin
  10. Day 10Nov 4

    Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Christchurch Gondola above the city
  11. Day 11Nov 5

    Wellington, New Zealand

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Wellington
  12. Day 12Nov 6

    Napier, New Zealand

    Arrive 10:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Napier
  13. Day 13Nov 7

    At sea

  14. Day 14Nov 8

    Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Tender

    Aerial view of green islands in the Bay of Islands
  15. Day 15Nov 9

    Tauranga, New Zealand

    Arrive 6:15 AMDepart 5:30 PM

  16. Day 16Nov 10

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Arrive 6:30 AM

    Disembark

    Auckland

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Wheelchair-Accessible

Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and accessible writing desk.

Guests
2,670
Crew
1,100
Year built
2004
Decks
18
Tonnage
115,875
Length
952
Dining and venues
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  • Cruise on Sapphire Princess
  • Main Dining Room
  • Reserve Collection Dining
  • World Fresh Marketplace
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Trident Grill
  • OceanNow® Delivery
  • Swirls Ice Cream Bar
  • International Café
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Casual, specialty and culinary experiences
  • A signature steakhouse at sea
  • A taste of Italian tradition
  • Makoto Ocean
  • Churrascaria Brazilian Grill
  • Alfredo's Pizzeria
  • Chef's Table Experience
  • Crab Shack
  • Ultimate balcony dining
  • Good Spirits® At Sea
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Vines Wines Bar
  • The Piazza
  • Princess Theater
  • Vegas style casino
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Music & Dancing
  • Pools & Hot Tubs
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Fine Arts Gallery
  • Just For Kids 3-7
  • Just For Kids 8-12
  • Just For Teens 13-17
  • Family

All Sapphire Princess sailings

Deck plans

Deck plan (June 2026)
Sapphire Princess, Deck plan (June 2026) deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Interior, Sapphire Princess

    Interior

    Interior (158–162 sq ft)

    These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

    $1,439$2,199

  • Oceanview, Sapphire Princess

    Oceanview

    Oceanview (146–206 sq ft)

    Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

    $2,169$3,259

  • Balcony, Sapphire Princess

    Balcony

    Balcony (214–222 sq ft)

    This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

    $3,424$3,564

  • Mini-Suite, Sapphire Princess

    Mini-Suite

    Mini-Suite (323 sq ft)

    Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

    $3,974$4,364

  • Suite, Sapphire Princess

    Suite

    Suite (460–932 sq ft)

    Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Reserve Collection Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Plus $522 taxes, fees and port expenses per person.

Dates and prices

15 nights, Australia & New Zealand

On Sapphire Princess

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Interior$1,439
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